Breast cancer awareness month ’17
October is the month of breast cancer awareness, so it is very important for us to give you all the essential information about the disease in a nutshell. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of prevention, since breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide that can be treated successfully at […]
The most common causes of female infertility
In medical terms we talk about infertility when a woman has not conceived after 12 months of contraceptive-free intercourse. As well, if the woman’s pregnancy ends with a spontaneous miscarriage on a regular basis. Fertilization is a very complex process in which hundreds of chemical, physical and hormonal mechanisms need to be realized at the […]
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? The PCOS is an acronym for polycystic ovarian (ovary) syndrome, which is primarily an ovarian disease, but may also involve several organs. Although the name refers only to the ovary, it requires complex treatment due to its wide range of symptoms. The disease is caused by the formation of […]
Can endometriosis cause infertility?
What is endometriosis? We talk about endometriosis when the mucous membrane surrounding the uterus is found outside of it. This may occur in the fallopian tubes, ovaries or pelvic wall lining tissues as well. Most commonly, it affects the peritoneum and causes great pain. It may often be the most common cause of painful menstruation. […]
What is fibroid (myoma)?
Fibroids are mostly benign, connective tissue and muscle cell proliferation due to the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus, ranging from the size of the grain to the melon size. Small, non-complaint fibroids do not require treatment. Generally, the benign tumor develops after 25-30 years of age. After menopause around the age of 50, the […]
When is hysteroscopy required?
How does the hysteroscopic examination go? Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure whereby a small-sized optical instrument is introduced through the vagina and the cervical canal into the uterus cavity so reliable information can be gained about the lesions inside the uterus. Depending on the nature of the intervention, individual conditions, and pain sensitivity, the […]
What is the difference between cervical conization and cryotherapy?
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women after breast cancer. Most often it develops around the age of 40. Despite modern prevention, today 1 in 25 000 women die from cervical cancer in the WHO European Region. Taking into consideration these data we cannot emphasize enough that regular gynecological exams can easily […]
Symptoms and causes of Bartholin’s cyst
What is Bartholin’s cyst? The Bartholin’s glands are located on the lower third part of each side of the vaginal opening and responsible to secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina. Their size is approximately 1 cm. Under normal circumstances, the Bartholin’s glands are not palpable, but mostly the opening tube is visible. Inflammation of […]